grab
verb (used with object)
grabbing
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present participleof grab.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Kessler then went to work on the boards, grabbing an offensive rebound and scoring on a reverse layup while being fouled by Brook Lopez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
But the truth is, the two men have a storied on-off relationship that seems to fluctuate based on who’s grabbing the check.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Joey Lush secured second place in the competition after trawling through Pinterest for outfit inspiration and "grabbing a tote bag from the fresher's fair".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
She and another employee were waiting at the curb, the latter grabbing my bag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Rathbone lunged for Booth, grabbing him by the coat.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
